Opening Off Broadway in 1954, this much-beloved satirical sensation was one of the longest running musicals in N.Y. history. Over 700 actors played the hit's 22 roles during the original engagement. The N.Y. Times called it, "An authentic contemporary masterpiece full of beauty, humor and compassion. Its commentary on human beings and life retains a persistent vitality." Who could ever forget the classic "Ballad of Mack the Knife"?